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The Census and Statistics Department always strives to shorten the time required for the production of statistics, as part of its on-going programme of improvement to the Department's statistical systems. For job

vacancy statistics in particular, currently the Department is examining the possibility of streamlining the procedures on data editing and data processing. But even with this streamlining, the shortening of time is unlikely to be very significant. Prompt and accurate response from the business establishments surveyed is the crucial factor in this regard. In future surveys, the Department will continue to stress this need to all business establishments involved.

End/Wednesday, July 12, 1995

Staff wastage in ICAC

Following is a question by the Hon Cheung Man-kwong and a written reply by the Chief Secretary, the Hon Anson Chan, in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):

Question:

Regarding the staff wastage in the Independent Commission Against Corruption, will the Government inform this Council of:

(a)

(b)

(c)

a breakdown of the wastage position in each rank by number, percentage and reasons for leaving in each of the past three years;

the forecast of staff wastage for next year; and

the measures adopted by the Commission, which is an extremely sensitive and important agency, to prevent its operation from being affected by staff wastage?